Science and Technical Project Services (S&TPS) Information
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Overview

The Science and Technical Project Services (S&TPS) division oversees the logistical planning and implementation of science projects that receive support from the U.S. government to conduct research in Antarctica.

S&TPS Resources
USAP Science Planning Summaries
2024-2025 Science Planning Summary
2024-2025 USAP Science Planning Summary

Current Season

Find information about the people and projects that will be a part of the 2024-2025 United States Antarctic Program field season.

2024-2025
Science Planning Summary

Previous Seasons

Previous seasons of the USAP Science Planning Summaries have been made available for download on the USAP Science Planning Summary Archives page.

POLAR ICE

The Participant On-Line Antarctic Resource Information Coordination Environment (POLAR ICE) is the web-based software application used to assist in deployment preparation, and coordinate and facilitate support for Antarctic research missions.

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